Description:
Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1,
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees.
PDCN: T5168000
Selecting Supervisor: David Bedard
Requirements:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience, education or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or using analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience in compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Experience using computers and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
GS-12 - Must have at least 1-year experience, education, or training equivalent to at least next lower grade level, GS-11. Examples of specialized experience includes: Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the state Public Affairs (PA) program. Through media and audience analysis, determines PA program needs and organizational direction to achieve National Guard PA goals. Formulates long-range plans, and develops policies to enhance public understanding, support, and acceptance of National Guard (NG) programs and/or activities statewide. Develops and writes information materials designed to reach audiences through various media such as wire service, radio, television, and newspaper. Responds to media requests for information of both a routine and controversial nature. Advises and assists Unit Public Affairs Representatives (UPARs) and/or other personnel assigned public affairs responsibilities. Designs, coordinates, and conducts educational and training programs to ensure UPAR knowledge of functional PA programs and activities.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position:
--Must have knowledge applicable to a wide range of duties involving oral and written communication principles, practices, techniques, and methods; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices. The incumbent must possess:
--Skill in applying knowledge in the modification of standard methods and the adaptation of approaches in developing new information materials to enhance understanding and support of National Guard programs and/or significant issues.
--Skill in identifying the information needs of various audiences and the most effective methods of assessing their reactions to information provided.
--Skills facilitating evaluation of information program effectiveness.
--Skill in developing new information materials to include, news releases, internal publications, fact sheets, and radio and television broadcast spots.
--Skill sufficient for developing Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR's) PA training materials, statewide PA policies, programs, and procedures, and for overseeing training and evaluating the PA activities of IJPAR's.
--Skill sufficient to provide print and broadcast media, trade associations, veteran's organizations, and National Guard associations with timely and accurate explanations of agency policies and activities.
--Knowledge and skill sufficient for determining appropriate information for internal/external publics respectively, and for using discretion in releasing controversial material.
--Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with media representatives, unit assigned public affairs personnel and various external groups, to establish and enhance intercommunication between the National Guard and its audiences utilizing media